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Krystal BiotechFRA:4KB -0.91%58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.78 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 12.86. GuruFocus rates FRA:4KB with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €291.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 698 Biotechnology companies, Krystal Biotech ranks worse than 92.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Krystal Biotech's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4KB'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.05 Med: 12.86 Max: 16.67
Current: 16.67
During the past 10 years, Krystal Biotech's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 16.67. The lowest was 12.05. And the median was 12.86.
FRA:4KB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 92.55% of 698
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.62
vs FRA:4KB: 16.67
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Krystal Biotech's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €35.678. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €17.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.
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Krystal Biotech (FRA:4KB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Krystal Biotech Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Krystal Biotech Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Krystal Biotech's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Krystal Biotech Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
FRA:4KB vs TECH, SMMT, ARWR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Krystal Biotech's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Krystal Biotech Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Krystal Biotech's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Krystal Biotech's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Krystal Biotech Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
Krystal Biotech's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 17.78 mean?
Krystal Biotech (FRA:4KB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 17.78 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Krystal Biotech and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 12.86. Over the past decade, Krystal Biotech's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 12.05 to 16.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Krystal Biotech ranks #646 out of 698 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 92.6%.
Is Krystal Biotech's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Krystal Biotech's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 17.78 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 12.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.05 to a high of 16.67. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. Krystal Biotech's value of 17.78 is 997.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Krystal Biotech ranks #646 out of 698 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Krystal Biotech has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Krystal Biotech's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TECH and SMMT?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Krystal Biotech ranks #646 out of 698 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Krystal Biotech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. Krystal Biotech's value of 17.78 is 997.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Krystal Biotech's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 12.05 to 16.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.86 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Krystal Biotech has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Biotechnology company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 1.62, based on 698 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Krystal Biotech's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 17.78 is 997.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Krystal Biotech and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Krystal Biotech's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.78, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 12.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Krystal Biotech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krystal Biotech (FRA:4KB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €291.54, compared to a current price of €314.60 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.78, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 12.86 and 997.5% above the Biotechnology industry median of 1.62. Krystal Biotech's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Krystal Biotech (FRA:4KB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.78 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Krystal Biotech (FRA:4KB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krystal Biotech stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €314.60 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €291.54.
GuruFocus considers Krystal Biotech to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4KB:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 17.78 (38% above median its 10-year median of 12.86)
GF Value™: €291.54 vs. price of €314.60 (7.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 997.5% above the Biotechnology median (#646 of 698)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4KB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Krystal Biotech Inc is an integrated, commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of genetic medicines to treat diseases with high unmet medical needs. The company uses its patented HSV-1-based gene therapy platform to create vectors that deliver therapeutic transgenes to target cells. It possesses exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize VYJUVEK internationally. The company operates as one operating segment focused on pharmaceutical products and manufactures, markets, and sells VYJUVEK in the United States and markets and sells VYJUVEK in the European Union, and Japan.
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